Situated on a spectacular 6.76 acres just outside of Fairfield, Iowa, this exceptional acreage truly has it all, offering the perfect blend of a spacious country estate and an incredible opportunity to be a big buck producer for the avid outdoorsman. The home itself boasts three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and 2,536 square feet of impressive above-grade living space, which does not even include the mostly finished walk-out basement. Many updates have been done on this home in the last few years. On the main floor, you are greeted by a generous-sized kitchen with quartz counter tops and excellent storage, a formal dining room, and a stunning living room highlighted by giant vaulted ceilings and large picturesque windows, while the upper level holds an office, a full bath, and two bedrooms. The outdoor amenities are unmatched, featuring a nice deck and patio area to enjoy the quiet country views, an established fruit orchard including peach, apple, and pear trees, a secluded pond, a clover food plot designed to draw in local wildlife, and multiple outbuildings including a beautiful historic barn. Perfectly balancing secluded rural living with unbeatable convenience, this remarkable property is located just a couple of minutes from town and less than five minutes from Walmart, making it a rare and complete package. The list of things this property offers simply has to be seen to completely grasp.
Pending
$449,000
1938 185th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
3beds
2,536sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
6.76 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Ian Sparks (515)468-0409,
Homefront Real Estate, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742652
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,536
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6.76 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0615300008
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $341,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,941
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $449,000$177/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,808 +42.8% | $341,900 +19.1% |
| 2024 | $2,666 | $287,100 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 52556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pence Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-4Distance: 3.3 mi
- 6/10Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 3/10Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Fairfield
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Jefferson County
- Fairfield
- 52556
- 1938 185th St





